Information for employers
The Government’s Careers Strategy asks that schools and colleges are meeting all eight Gatsby Benchmarks from 2020. Employers have a really key role to play across all benchmarks especially with regards to allowing students access to meaningful experiences, encounters and linking the world of work to the curriculum.
Oakwood Specialist College work closely with a range of employers as well as the local community. If you are interested in working with us to further extend the range of opportunities available to our young people please contact Dan Miliffe (Head of Careers and Futures) – [email protected].
Below are some examples of how you could help.
- Give a talk on your industry or job role(s).
- Offer a supported internship opportunity.
- Be involved with mock interviews and support students with best practise when trying to secure employment.
- Run a workshop or demonstration, showcasing activities that relate to your sector, bringing classroom subjects to life.
- Offer a work experience placement for students at your place of work.
- Inform us of paid employment opportunities.
- Express interest to attend a career fair or expo.
Why engage with education?
- You can nurture your future talent pipeline.
- Connect with young people and help them prepare for the working world.
- Cement your firm’s value in your community and overall contribution to society.
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